In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised. For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord. In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; all his thou...
The Bible is filled with scriptures on prayer. In the NIV there are 367 specificBible verses about prayer. This does not include the word “ask” when it is used as a substitute for prayer. Today, we’re going to go into the Bible and uncover truths pertaining to prayer. What does the...
In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. Matthew 5:1-48 Seeing the...
Romans 5:2-4 And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. Psalms 145:14 Yahweh upholds all who fall, And raises up all those ...
When I rejoice in the Lord, I am much more inclined to follow where he leads. Because when I am with him, I can experience his presence and joy, regardless of where the path leads.
“But what does the Biblesay?” As Christians living in the midst of controversy, we must keep three things open: our heads, our hearts, and our Bibles. Don’t settle for slogans and put-downs. Don’t look to bumper stickers and Facebook avatars for ethical direction. And don’t give...
What does the Bible say about filial piety? (Exodus 20:12) Respect for parents (filial piety) derives from gratitude toward those who, by the gift of life, their love and their work, have brought their children into the world and enabled them to grow in stature, wisdom, and grace. ...
I write a quarterly column for Preach magazine, in which I explore a significant word or phrase in the Bible, or a theme or section of Scripture, and the ideas that it expresses. At the end of this piece I list the previous articles I have written for th
What does the Bible say about heaven? Is heaven real? Is there a heaven? There are many popular myths about heaven and where it is that create misunderstanding. According to the Bible, the universe is not only infinite, but also filled with intelligent, friendly, benevolent beings. The most...
"Rejoice in the Lord" Philippians 4:4 Meaning The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible states that “rejoicing might be associated with praise,” and it references some of the following verses: “I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.”...